Sargons
Sargons is the plural form of the given name Sargon, and it is used to refer to individuals who bore this name, especially rulers in ancient Mesopotamia, as well as to modern uses of the name. The name itself derives from the Akkadian Sharru-kin, meaning “true king” or “legitimate king.”
Two figures are most commonly associated with the name:
Sargon of Akkad (c. 2334–2279 BCE) was the founder of the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia. He united
Sargon II (reigned 722–705 BCE) was a king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. He expanded and solidified Assyrian
In modern times, the name Sargon remains in use as a personal or symbolic name and has